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Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter by Michael Reeves is a chase story, plain and simple, a group of characters slapped -- the usual verb, thrown, seems unduly refined -- together, and propelled through a series of perils, always pursuing or being pursued.
The plot, which must bamboozle the reader into thinking something important is happening, is doomed from the start, no less from its own defects than from the fact that, with Episode I arresting the dramatic development, it can do nothing that matters to anyone who matters.
Why some elements are present is a mystery. Why some elements aren't present, or simply disappear, is also a mystery. The Crimson Corridor makes no sense. It's so dangerous that it presents a Jedi Padawan sufficient challenge to qualify as a Knighthood trial, yet ordinary beings without Force powers seem to manage just fine there. There are too many gimmicks to blunt Maul's edge, to put him in tight situations, including the introduction of yet another species that blanks out the Force.
So, we have a bad novel -- bad characters, bad ideas, bad prose -- shoe-horned into a gap in continuity so constrained by the events of Episode I, that the outcome is never in doubt. It's impossible to become involved in the characters, or to care about the outcome. Even Maul himself is completely overshadowed by the other characters crowding the narrative, and the maladroit writing, in what, judging by the title, should be "his" novel.
If you're determined to read it,oh well.... If not, rest assured, you're not missing much. IMO
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Well thanks for the info MSRR, I think ill pass on that note...
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Well thanks for the info MSRR, I think ill pass on that note...
Like I always say, you can't judge a book until you read it for yourself. In my opinion, that review is a bunch of garbage. On a side note to Star Wars, I'm still waiting for Darth Bane: Dynasty of Evil. The Darth Bane series is really good if you like the Sith. |
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I dont read star wars.
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Ok, well, I took DT's advice (at least, I think it was him ) and bought the first book in The Mysterious Benedict Society yesterday. I have to say, it is an excellent book to read! |
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Yes, it was my advice. =P Book 2 is pretty good as well, and book three...it's kind of a filler, but still not bad.
I'm waiting to see what Trenton Lee Stewart makes next...
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I have 50 more pages in the first, but I'm probably going to read Imperial Commando 501st next, then the second book in the Series.
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I am in the middle of reading the book sinner by Ted dekker
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I just finished reading (this past week):
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I am reading the great divorce by C. S. Lewis
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Great, now I'm reading home of the brave for the 4th time.
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I have been reading Traitor by Matthew Stover a lot lately. Its probably my favorite Star Wars book. The story is well written, with many unsuspected plot twists.
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I just finished more Halo related books. I'm trying to read them all, they're are very good. I already finished The Flood, Evolutions, Cole Protocol, Contact Harvest, and I am almost done with Ghosts of Onyx.
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I love Sherlock holmes. The author must be smarter than our well-kown detective.
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Do you like reading books at night?
I love doing that. I usually can't sleep without reading at least a chapter. But... its usually more... sometimes many more!
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The dream is free.. the work to achieve it is sold separately.OOC: An OOC expression of horror would confirm your humanity nicely. MLNO. The only forum I know where expressions like the one above are commonplace. Everyone is frustrating in their own special way.
"Right is right, even if everyone is against it. Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it." ♥
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Well, I don't read books at night, because I usaully finish my books in the afternoon. Ned another book, then!
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Why does the programmer always get Halloween and Christmas mixed up?
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I have fallen asleep many nights while resting my eyes between chapters.
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The dream is free.. the work to achieve it is sold separately.OOC: An OOC expression of horror would confirm your humanity nicely. MLNO. The only forum I know where expressions like the one above are commonplace. Everyone is frustrating in their own special way.
"Right is right, even if everyone is against it. Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it." ♥
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I usually read a chapter in a book before I go to bed, though lately I've been reading the whole book instead of just a couple chapters.
I'm currently re-reading Saint by Ted Dekker. Amazing book, and its really hard to put down.
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I love mystery books. Scooby doo, Sherlock Holmes, arsene Lupin. Actullay old fashion mystery books.
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